What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Penzance is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £370 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Penzance is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 43m and costs £55 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Penzance via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Brest to Penzance?

The distance between Brest and Penzance is 234 miles.

How do I travel from Brest to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs £340 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Penzance?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Brest to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Penzance bus from?

Brest to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Penzance train from?

Brest to Penzance train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train or bus from Brest to Penzance?

The best way to get from Brest to Penzance is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs £340 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 28h.

Where does the Brest to Penzance bus arrive?

Brest to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Penzance?

Penzance is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 3:23 PM in Brest and 2:23 PM in Penzance.

Where does the Brest to Penzance train arrive?

Brest to Penzance train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Penzance?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Penzance?

Book your Brest to Penzance bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Brest to Penzance - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brest to Penzance by car, car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), or bus

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Brest to Port de Roscoffcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Penzancecar
8h 43m
£56–370
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain
16h 26m
£343–651
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
28h
£109–271

Brest to Penzance by train, foot, and subway

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16h 26mAverage Duration

£343Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.5 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Brest to Penzance via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 16h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 28h.

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